7 April 2026
Kenya Transport Committee Reviews Civil Aviation Bill
Kenya’s Transport Committee reviews the Civil Aviation Bill 2024, introducing reforms to strengthen safety oversight, governance,…
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25 March 2026
Nigeria Moves to Recover N18.98 Billion in Outstanding Airline Debts
Nigeria’s House Committee has directed FAAN to recover N18.98 billion in outstanding debts from foreign airlines…
20 March 2026
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion across…
12 March 2026
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air access…
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High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
IATA has submitted 14 working papers to the 42nd ICAO Assembly, focusing on SAF production,…
Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee Following Consumer Protection Infractions
Kenya Airways has paid an NCAA sanction fee over consumer protection breaches. The Authority stresses…
NCAA Grants RPAS Operations Certificate to Caverton Helicopters
The NCAA has awarded Caverton Helicopters an RPAS Operations Certificate following a rigorous certification process…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO Launch Urgent Aviation Safety Reforms
Liberia, ICAO and BAGASOO launch urgent aviation safety reforms to address ICAO audit concerns, modernise…
NCAA Launches First Integrated Service Charter
NCAA unveils its first Integrated Service Charter to boost transparency, accountability, and service delivery in…
Power Bank Policy on Air Mauritius Flights
Air Mauritius updates its power bank policy, restricting use and storage on flights from 1…
UNEP and ICAO Launch $82.5 Million Project to Eliminate Harmful Firefighting Foams in African Airports
UNEP and ICAO launch $82.5m project to phase out toxic PFAS firefighting foams in African…
Zambia Civil Aviation Authority and ZICTA Call for Stronger Collaboration
CAA and ZICTA deepen collaboration to enhance aviation safety, telecoms regulation, and infrastructure approvals in…
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
Tanzania Prepares for 2026 ICAO USOAP-CMA Aviation Safety Audit
Tanzania’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched preparations for the 2026 ICAO USOAP-CMA audit, aiming to…
AIC 18.19 Task Team Update 6
The AIC 18.19 Task Team has filed an urgent interdict after SACAA failed to respond…
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Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA Sign MoU
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind…
ATNS Provides Update on Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) reports progress on its Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme,…
South African Civil Aviation Authority Tables Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 focuses on strengthening compliance with…
Historic MoU Strengthens Ties Between Commercial and General Aviation in Southern Africa
The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) and the Board of Airline Representatives of…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Engages Seabury Solutions to Automate Aviation Safety Security Regulation (ASSR) Functions
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has partnered with Seabury Solutions to automate its aviation…
Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection,…
Regulatory Authorities Wade into South Africa’s Turbulent Aviation Sector
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability,…
Modernising Air Traffic Management: The Global Challenge
Modernising global Air Traffic Management (ATM) is crucial as aviation traffic soars and infrastructure ages.…
ATNS Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme Update
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has commenced the maintenance of critical Instrument Flight Procedures…
Ongoing Concerns About GNSS Interference – Where Does Africa Fall in This Global Challenge?
GNSS interference through jamming and spoofing is a growing threat to aviation safety. With Africa’s…
IATA Has Promoted Increase in Digital Identity, But How Likely is a Swift Uptake in Africa?
The aviation sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with the International Air Transport Association…
Wrapping Up Women’s Month: A Historic Milestone for Female Pilots in Aviation
The IFALPA Female Pilots Working Group meeting in Singapore highlighted key issues facing female pilots…
SAF Registry to be Operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation
IATA has launched the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO) to manage its Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
A Flurry of Airlines Are Banning Power Banks Usage Globally. Is Africa Next?
A growing number of global airlines are banning or restricting power banks due to safety…